State Convention, June 12-13-14, 2026
Features Next Year's Int'l. President

Here’s your red-white-‘n’-blue opportunity to go one-on-one with next year’s international president for Lions. Mark S. Lyon, our current international first vice president (FIVP) makes a final stop before heading off to the International Convention (LCI-CON) in Hong Kong where he will be installed as Lions 2026-2027 international president.

Less than two weeks after the MD21 state Convention in Phoenix, FIVP Lyon jets off to the Orient to begin his role as the association’s “first Lion” and to encourage us all to support his vision for the new year. Here’s your opportunity to hear first-hand his vision, to go one-on-one with him about the future of Lionism, and to ask your burning question.

Whether at the town hall dinner Friday night, the Saturday luncheon or dinner, or at one of the hospitality suites both Friday and Saturday nights, it’s your opportunity to ask him, “What’s up? And what are your plans for building our Association?”

Get a preview of the new Lions year on June 12-14 at the state convention. Click Below to download the registration form and be one of the first ticketed to meet the gentleman from Connecticut who will be leading this association of 1.4 million volunteers in service.

Special events reign as we feature Lion Mark throughout the weekend: attending the Council meeting Friday afternoon or the casual dinner that evening featuring a Town Hall event in which he’ll answer questions asked directly by you, the Lions of Arizona. We’re planning to “live” stream the event – much like the political town hall events of election years.

On Saturday, FIVP Lyon will be the keynote speaker for the Convention Luncheon. Seating is limited for the luncheon, but we’ll open the room to Leos and Lions for the featured presentation about 1:00pm. Throughout the day, join in workshops, including one led by FIVP Mark (to be announced later). A one-on-one visit with Leos during their afternoon workshops is planned, plus Lion Mark will join us for the Saturday evening semi-formal dinner where he’ll present the International Presidents awards amid the patriotic weekend’s festivities, entertainment and dancing.

Parting comments will include his visits to district cabinet meetings on Sunday, plus a “Challenge” to next year’s Council at the closing session that morning. 

All-in-all, it will be a fast-paced, fun event featuring next year’s international president PLUS a lot of special activities all three days. For more details, check out the registration form and the Convention outline. And don’t forget to bring your club banner and dress for Flag Day (June 14) in your most patriotic attire.

See you there!